CARS News Flash #83

News Flash 83 was sent out on April 27, 2026, announcing the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) 2026–27 forms opening on May 1, 2026.

To: Consolidated Application Subscription List, Local Educational Agency (LEA) User Administrators and Authorized Representatives

From: Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Support Staff

Date: April 27, 2026

Subject: Consolidated Application and Reporting System Update FLASH #83

2026–27 Spring Release

The 2026–27 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Spring Release is tentatively scheduled to open on Friday, May 1, 2026. The initial submission deadline is 11:59pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Following the June 30, 2026 deadline, California Department of Education (CDE) program staff will review the data submitted by local educational agencies (LEAs) and, if necessary, allow LEAs to make any corrections. The forms will close at 11:59pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026, after which they will not be reopened.

If you have difficulty logging into, need other technical assistance with, or have questions about CARS, then you may contact our office by email at conappsupport@cde.ca.gov or by telephone at 916-319-0297. Please do not respond to this message.

Additional Information

Additional resources, including links to CARS, the Centralized Authentication System, a User Guide, and a Navigating CARS webinar, are available on the CDE CARS web page.

Anyone may send a blank email to join-consolidated-application@mlist.cde.ca.gov to be added to the Consolidated Application (ConApp) email listserv. Listserv members receive many, but not necessarily all, messages sent from our office.

Sincerely,
ConApp/CARS Support Desk
conappsupport@cde.ca.gov
916-319-0297

Questions: ConApp Support Desk | conappsupport@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0297

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